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Tathagata

By Barbara O'Brien, About.com

Definition:

The Sanskrit word Tathagata usually is translated "the one who is thus gone," or "thus come," or "thus perfected." It is also translated "one who has found the truth," from tatha ("truth") and agata ("come" or "arrived").

Tathagata is another title for a buddha, one who has realized enlightenment. It is a title the historical buddha himself used when speaking of buddhas.

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